Explore Coding Through the Cartesian Plane!
In this workshop, students are introduced to the Cartesian plane (x and y axes) and explore how it’s used in real video game programming.
Through a series of scaffolded challenges, learners practice moving one or more characters in a digital environment using coordinates, directions, and positive/negative values.
Discover Coding Through the Cartesian Plane!
Join us for a hands‑on workshop! Inspired by Grandir sans Frontières’ free, no‑signup, block‑based platform, this workshop helps students explore how the Cartesian plane powers movement in coding and game design. Participants will use coordinates, positive and negative values, and key Scratch concepts to move characters and build a simple interactive game.
Through the registering form, teachers can choose to either watch the recording on their own or join one of our live lessons and follow along with our instructors.
How the Program Empowers Learners
Interactive Learning Modules
Short, guided lessons that introduce digital skills step‑by‑step, using playful scenarios and real‑life challenges.
Hands-On Projects
Students apply what they learn through creative tasks that spark curiosity and independence.
Flexible Delivery
Works in classrooms, after‑school programs, camps, or at home. No prior tech experience needed for educators or learners.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand how the Cartesian plane works in a digital context
- Identify and correctly use the x‑axis (horizontal) and y‑axis (vertical)
- Connect positive and negative values to directional movement
- Program interactive movements using keyboard inputs
- Use essential Scratch programming structures (events, loops, conditions)
- Create a simple game featuring one or more controllable characters